Potential Top 10 MLB Draft Pick Commits to Miami

But for a second, imagine if he does stay and walks onto campus. Third baseman Daniel Cuvet is a projected first-round pick as well for the Canes in the next draft, so replacing him with the supremely talented shortstop would be ideal.

The Hurricanes already have another top pitcher from the class committed, and the rebuilding and recruiting efforts that the Canes are making have just pushed them back to being one of the top programs in the country.

Lombard comes from a history of family history that comes from the big leagues. His father, George Lombard, had a six-year big league career and is currently a bench coach for the Detroit Tigers. His older brother, George Lombard Jr., is the top-rated prospect in the Yankees’ system and was the team’s first-round pick in the 2023 draft.

This is a great get for the Canes, who pray and are preparing an offer for him to stay on campus. However, when someone is projected to be in the top 10 in the Draft, there is no shame in missing out on a talent who wanted to go to your program.

Catchup: Miami Baseball Showed Promising Signs in Fall Scrimmage Against FAU

The Hurricanes showcased a revamped roster featuring 25 fresh new faces, making a strong first impression as Miami tallied 15 hits in its lone fall exhibition of the year.

Miami threatened late with two runners on, but couldn’t complete the comeback, falling after the regulation nine innings, 5-3.